SCRF to feature VR dinosaur thrills, Newton’s elevator

The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025 returns with a bold, immersive agenda designed to spark young imagination and ignite a love for learning.

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Across 12 days, visitors can look forward to 85 theatrical and roaming performances, along with a rich selection of musical and scientific shows, curated to engage and inspire audiences of all ages.

NURSERY SCRF offers a sensory journey for children that takes them on a journey around the world of science through five themed corners: the Dinosaur Corner, Machine Corner, Science Corner, Arcade Corner, and the Space Show Corner.

Each space offers hands-on learning and immersive experiences, from VR dinosaur adventures to Newton's elevator and interactive drum tables. Trips to these areas take Dhs100 for two hours and Dhs50 for for hours.

The festival will also host more than 600 workshops and lively panel discussions featuring leading voices in children's literature, culture and education.

Now in its sixteenth edition, the festival is being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at Expo Centre Sharjah from April 23 to May 4. This year's agenda features a curated selection of art and education events that blur the lines between art and education.